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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named as the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2025-26 season.
Alexander-Walker had a career year, starting in 71 of the 78 games he played in this season. The 27-year-old guard averaged 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game – all personal career highs. Walker also set the Hawks record for most 3-pointers in a season, draining 251 in the 2025-26 season while shooting 39.9% from 3-point range.
Alexander-Walker was traded to Atlanta on July 6, 2025 after spending two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Hawks have become the first team to have back-to-back Most Improved Award winners. Guard Dyson Daniels won the award as a member of the Hawks last season.
Alexander-Walker and the Hawks are currently playing in the postseason, leading the New York Knicks 2-1 in an Eastern Conference first-round series.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Atlanta Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker voted NBA Most Improved Player
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Alexander-Walker had a career year, starting in 71 of the 78 games he played in this season. The 27-year-old guard averaged 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game – all personal career highs. Walker also set the Hawks record for most 3-pointers in a season, draining 251 in the 2025-26 season while shooting 39.9% from 3-point range.
Alexander-Walker was traded to Atlanta on July 6, 2025 after spending two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Hawks have become the first team to have back-to-back Most Improved Award winners. Guard Dyson Daniels won the award as a member of the Hawks last season.
Alexander-Walker and the Hawks are currently playing in the postseason, leading the New York Knicks 2-1 in an Eastern Conference first-round series.
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Previous Most Improved Player winners
- 2026: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta Hawks
- 2025: Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- 2024: Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- 2023: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
- 2022: Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
- 2021: Julius Randle, New York Knicks
- 2020: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans
- 2019: Pascal Siakim, Toronto Raptors
- 2018: Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
- 2017: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- 2016: CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers
- 2015: Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls
- 2014: Goran Dragic, Phoenix Suns
- 2013: Paul George, Indiana Pacers
- 2012: Ryan Anderson, Orlando Magic
- 2011: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2010: Aaron Brooks, Houston Rockets
- 2009: Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers
- 2008: Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando Magic
- 2007: Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors
- 2006: Boris Diaw, Phoenix Suns
2025-26 NBA Awards winners
- Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
- Clutch Player of the Year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sixth Man of the Year: Keldon Johnson, San Antonio Spurs
- NBA Sportsmanship Award: Derrick White, Boston Celtics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Atlanta Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker voted NBA Most Improved Player
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